Seven Tigers in Six Innings

The Padres like having Ian Kennedy start games at Petco Park.

He’s a fly-ball pitcher, which typically bodes well in a big, spacious ballpark. He’s had success pitching in San Diego since the Padres acquired him at the Trade Deadline last summer.

Kennedy, who gets the start in Thursday’s series finale against the Rockies, is 4-3 with a 3.30 ERA in eight starts with the Padres at Petco Park. He will go against left-hander Franklin Morales, who appeared headed to the bullpen until lefty Brett Anderson suffered a broken finger Saturday, forcing the Rockies to change their plans.

Kennedy allowed four runs in six innings in his last start, a loss to the Tigers at home. He struck out seven and had one walk.

One plus for him in that outing? His changeup was the best it had been in the past three seasons.

“I’m happy to see that come around,” he said.

Source: MLB